Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and perform technical and clerical duties in the pharmacy. Pharmacy technicians measure, mix, count out, label, and record medication dosages according to prescription orders.
Blinn offers day, night, and online course options for its 160-hour Pharmacy Technician Program. The program consists of three courses, and includes instruction in pharmacology, pharmacy law and regulations, sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication safety, quality assurance, medication order entry and fill processes, inventory management, billing, and information systems. Students who complete the program will be prepared to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
The Pharmacy Technician Program curriculum is based on nationally recognized training, assessment, and certification standards set by the American Pharmaceutical Association. Courses are taught by faculty comprised of licensed pharmacists and healthcare professionals whose classes are structured to promote quality student-instructor interaction.
To enroll in the Pharmacy Technician Online Program, students must first participate in a mandatory online healthcare information session.
Registration opens soon for May, Summer, and Fall classes!
Registration for May minimester and summer classes opens for all students at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 1st. Registration for fall classes opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 3rd. For assistance, contact Academic Advising or call Enrollment Services at 979-830-4800. You also can schedule a tour of any of our six campuses!
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national demand for pharmacy technicians is expected to grow 4% between 2019 and 2029, generating 15,200 new jobs nationwide. Pharmacy technician is ranked among the best careers in health care support, according to U.S. News & World Report and is ranked in the 100 best jobs overall.
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Duddlesten Foundation awards the Blinn College District another $100,000 grant for career and technical education scholarships
Gift from the Wayne Duddlesten Foundation will benefit students in Associate of Applied Science and career and technical education programs